Voltaire The Vegan Vampire
- October 26, 2023
- Digitality Games
- 2h median play time
Voltaire the Vegan Vampire has some great genre bending ideas, but ultimately is too easy and rather repetitive .
Get on SteamVoltaire: The Vegan Vampire is an action-farming-roguelite game set in Transylvania, where players control Voltaire, a rebellious vampire who has chosen to follow a plant-based diet. Gameplay involves farming during the day with magical seeds to sustain Voltaire and battling enemies at night to prove that vampires can thrive without consuming blood. The game features hand-drawn art and a creepy, cute aesthetic.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming and cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a fun mix of farming and tower defense mechanics.
- The co-op mode and humorous writing add to the enjoyment, making it a great game to play with friends.
- Combat mechanics are simplistic and can feel repetitive, lacking depth and challenge.
- The game suffers from balance issues, making resource management and progression feel unchallenging.
- Some gameplay elements, like crafting and quest tracking, are tedious and could use optimization.
- gameplay37 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and addictive, with a solid core loop that combines farming and tower defense mechanics, though it can become repetitive over time. Players appreciate the strategic depth and problem-solving elements, particularly in managing resources and character upgrades, while also noting the need for improved controls and UI polish. Overall, the game shows promise with its cute visuals and engaging mechanics, but future updates are anticipated to enhance the experience further.
“The gameplay loop is nice, and I kind of don't want to finish it just yet, so I feel like playing in the same biomes for 2 weeks at a time (see every 7 days you get the opportunity to jump into another biome).”
“Really addictive gameplay, it's challenging, but even when you 'die' it doesn't feel like a big punishment; it's an interesting opportunity to change your skill tree if you wish and keep going.”
“From the cute art style to the fun gameplay, this one is an easy recommend!”
“However, after sinking my teeth into it for a few hours, the gameplay did start to feel somewhat repetitive.”
“The game needs tons of UI/UX polish and a general streamlining and tightening of the controls and gameplay loops.”
“The uncle's text is really slow and tedious after a while; please remove 50% of it; it's cute, but it gets in the way of gameplay and this is a game, not a book.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, Tim Burton-esque art style, which adds a quirky charm and enhances the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the detailed and engaging visuals, some have reported issues with pixelation and distortion, particularly on the Steam Deck after updates. Overall, the game's artwork is considered a standout feature, contributing to its fun and casual atmosphere.
“If Tim Burton and a vegan cookbook had a lovechild, it might look something like 'Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire.' Right from the start, the graphics caught my eye, giving off strong 'Don't Starve' vibes with their quirky, gothic charm.”
“Bringing an almost adorable Tim Burton-esque aesthetic, it's safe to say that this game has the 'it' factor.”
“The game's artwork is a standout feature as the design of each character and element is incredibly detailed.”
“Reinstalling the game did not resolve the visuals.”
“Since the v1 release, the visuals are now all broken for me on the Steam Deck, very pixelated and distorted.”
“I was very disappointed to see how terrible all the character and HUD visuals were post-update.”
- story23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of the game centers around Voltaire, Dracula's youngest son, who seeks to change his eating habits, offering a humorous and uplifting narrative filled with quirky lore and charming characters. While the art style and animated sequences enhance the storytelling experience, players have reported issues with quest tracking and completion, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these bugs, the game delivers a lighthearted tale about family and compassion, making it a delightful experience for those who appreciate its unique charm.
“We loved the uplifting story and quirky lore.”
“It's a funny story with a funny concept; I particularly enjoyed the back-and-forth banter between Uncle Frank and Stein and the witty names given to some aspects of the game, such as plants.”
“You just want Voltaire and his family to have a happy ending, and the game tells you this deliberately at the beginning, explaining that what you're about to experience is the story of a family.”
“It's advertised as a roguelite, but it's not actually a roguelite (at least in story mode) because I can't lose!”
“There seems to be issues with the quests and tracking; it doesn't seem to pick up on either things I've done already or sometimes even after I've done them live after it becoming a new task. One example would be I got no achievement for making a soul plank early on in the game, before the game mentions needing it, or, for some reason, I can't catch the mouse I dug up to return to the witch lady. That task is just stuck in a loop that I'll probably lose out on.”
“The quest completion detections are quite bugged and don't properly detect something that I did before the quest was expecting it. For example, I planted and watered a seed, but it thought I hadn't once I got the second letter; I also composted a seed before the letter that talks about it. Please set some kind of global flag that knows I've done the things so the quest doesn't think I haven't yet and makes me do them again.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive crafting processes and limited energy for farming activities. While the farming and crafting mechanics can be enjoyable, the excessive need to hold buttons for actions and slow-paced dialogue detract from the overall experience. However, the inclusion of diverse mini-games and quests helps alleviate some of the monotony associated with grinding.
“You get like 30 seconds (and I'm not exaggerating) of farming before you run out of energy.”
“Please, please remove the 'hold F' for everything; it gets tedious and adds nothing fun.”
“The uncle's text is really slow and tedious after a while; please remove 50% of it; it's cute, but it gets in the way of gameplay and this is a game, not a book.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring hilarious dialogue and clever writing that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the whimsical and cute art style, which complements the lighthearted and funny narrative, including amusing character interactions and clever naming conventions. Overall, the game delivers a delightful blend of humor and visual appeal, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
“The design style is cute and cozy, and the dialogue is hilarious. If you're a fan of these combined genres, then I definitely recommend that you pick up the game.”
“The writing is genuinely funny.”
“It's a funny story with a funny concept. I particularly enjoyed the back-and-forth banter between Uncle Frank and Stein and the witty names given to some aspects of the game, such as plants.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its thematic consistency and cheerful yet spooky tones. The soundtrack complements the cute graphics and engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with enjoyable themes and clever humor.
“The art style is clean and nice, and I enjoy the music, themes, and the subtle humor.”
“Cute graphics and soundtrack, accompanied by fun dialogue and gameplay, got me through my first two weeks defending my crops with my two animal companions.”
“The artwork is fun and thematically consistent, and the music is cheerfully spooky.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, citing the inclusion of additional game modes and overall fun experience as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Voltaire is definitely a fun experience with a ton of replay value.”
“The additional game modes meant that the game had a lot of replayability.”
“Replayability is lacking.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some find the game enjoyable and running well on platforms like the Steam Deck, others note the presence of bugs that can detract from the experience.
“I'm playing on Steam Deck and it runs great.”
“The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, which really enhances the overall experience.”
“I was looking for a chill game I could just zone out to, and this seemed to fit the bill, but it still feels a bit buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”
